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    Picnic Recipes

    Pack a basket with your favorite dishes for outdoor dining, like potluck salads, finger foods, grilled burgers, cold drinks and more easy picnic recipes.

    Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket

    Head to the nearest park and bring your brightest blanket. These easy picnic recipes pack up perfectly and just taste better in the sunshine.

    Tex-Mex Potato Salad

    I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was...

    Lemony Layer Bars

    One of my favorite cakes is a white chocolate cake with coconut lemon filling, dark...

    Crispy Fried Chicken

    If you’ve wanted to learn how to make crispy fried chicken, this is the recipe...

    Nectarine Fruit Salad with Lime Spice Dressing

    This fruit salad with lime dressing is extra special. It's a crowd pleaser as a...

    Watermelon Cupcakes

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by her mommy's flavored...

    No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars

    These chocolate Rice Krispies treats are crowd pleasers! The secret to making them soft and...

    Coleslaw Waldorf Salad

    Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad...

    Green Goddess Vegan Potato Salad

    Don't be fooled by the green color—this vegan potato salad is absolutely delicious! It's perfect...

    What Is Pimiento Cheese and Why Everyone (Not Just Southerners) Should Try It

    Are you really asking "what is pimiento cheese?" Well, take it from a Southerner on...

    The Best Picnic Salad in Every State

    You can share all of these state-by-state picnic salads with six or more for an...

    10 Products That Keep Bugs Away from Your Outdoor Eats

    Whether you're looking for mosquito repellent or wasp traps, we found the best way to...

    How to Make Pasta Salad

    It's so easy to learn how to make pasta salad. All you need is your...
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    55 Gluten-Free Picnic Food Ideas

    You'll crave a warm, sunny day after getting a glimpse of these gluten-free picnic food...

    Margarita Cake

    This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised...

    50 Beach Picnic Recipes You Need This Summer

    Pack up easy-to-eat beach picnic recipes, including snacks, sandwiches and pasta salads. Everything can be...

    8 Genius Tips for Bringing Food to the Beach

    Who's ready for some fun in the sun?

    Gruyere and Crab Palmiers

    I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled...
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    40 Desserts Perfect for a Summer Picnic

    It's officially picnic season! And no summer spread is complete without a sweet treat at...

    43 Picnic Recipes for Two

    Dig in to our best picnic food ideas for all those summer concerts in the...

    50 Cold Picnic Foods That Don’t Need To Be Heated Up

    Have you heard the good news? These cold picnic foods don't require any heating before...

    45 Picnic Food Ideas for Couples

    Creative sandwiches, seasonal skillets and transportable desserts—summery make-and-take meals get a twist with these fun...

    60 Kid-Friendly Picnic Food Ideas

    Hello, summer! It's time to pack up your picnic basket with these kid-friendly recipes and...